Nomad Watch

Digital nomad visas

10 programs in 10 countries · income, stay, tax and path to residency

These visas let remote workers live legally in another country while working for foreign employers or clients. Programs range from formal digital nomad visas to freelancer permits and remote worker schemes; income requirements typically range from $1,500 to $5,000/month. Looking for long-term residency? See residency programs (golden visas, retirement visas, investor visas).

Digital nomad visa programs
Program Income / month Duration Fee Tax Schengen Residency Dependents Status
DE Freiberufler VisaGermany $810/month 36 mo / 48 $185 Standard Yes Yes Yes Active
NL Self-Employed Residence PermitNetherlands $1,566/month 24 mo / 60 $1,365 Standard Yes Yes Yes Active
BG Digital Nomad VisaBulgaria $2,790/month 12 mo / 24 Data unavailable Standard Yes No Yes Active
ES Digital Nomad VisaSpain $3,080/month 12 mo / 60 $97 Special rate Yes Yes Yes Active
NO Independent Contractor VisaNorway $3,300/month 24 mo / 48 $648 Standard Yes Yes Yes Active
HR Digital Nomad VisaCroatia $3,560/month 12 mo / 36 $65 Exempt Yes No Yes Active
SI Digital Nomad VisaSlovenia $3,560/month 12 mo $108 Standard Yes No Yes Active
GR Digital Nomad VisaGreece $3,780/month 12 mo / 60 $81 Special rate Yes Yes Yes Active
MT Nomad Residence PermitMalta $4,450/month 12 mo / 48 $324 Special rate Yes No Yes Active
LV Digital Nomad VisaLatvia $4,550/month 12 mo / 24 $65 Standard Yes No Yes Active
Data is community-verified. Last checked dates vary per program.